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FREETOWN FLIGHTS

Enjoy our award-winning service and benefits such as complimentary onboard catering on flights to Freetown.

Flights to Freetown

Uncover a place of beaches, palm green hills and a typically African laid back attitude to life. BA flights to Freetown transport you to dainty islands, crumbling history, wildlife and every chance to act out those castaway fantasies (the famous ‘Bounty’ chocolate ads were filmed here).

Freetown can be chaotic, but it’s making a break from the past and is now one of the safest cities in West Africa. While outright luxury is still a bit of a stretch, the imminent arrival of Radisson Blu and Hilton hotels shows the direction this city is travelling in.

Freetown flight facts

Duration of your flight to Freetown

Your flights to Freetown (FNA) from London Heathrow (LHR) take just 6 hours 55 minutes. There’s no time difference – so no jet lag – an average annual temperature of 27 degrees, and English as the official language, making Sierra Leone’s fusion of adventure and tropical escapism even more appealing.

Flying to Freetown from London

There are three flights to Freetown a week from London Heathrow, all offering British Airways’ award-winning service, generous luggage allowance and your choice of Club World, World Traveller Plus or World Traveller. On arrival at Freetown airport you can choose to travel into town via water taxi, hovercraft or private helicopter.

Non-stop flights to Freetown

British Airways is the only airline to offer non-stop direct flights to Freetown from the UK, bringing this intriguing and exhilarating country within easy reach for the first time. Updated transport links and facilities at Freetown airport make travelling here easier than ever before.

Getting around Freetown

Freetown airport lies across the bay, so take either a water taxi or hovercraft to town. Both are relatively quick and hassle-free, but book in advance if you can. Or charter your own private speedboat or helicopter. Once in Freetown taxis are your best bet for getting around with ease.

Shops and restaurants at Freetown airport

Although still relatively basic, the recently modernised Freetown airport should cover most travellers’ needs with its choice of restaurants and bar, business centre with internet access, bank, money exchange and duty free shops. There are also several desks to arrange transport into Freetown if you haven’t done so in advance.